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great favorite with the ladies and families.
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DuPre DOttings.

Wedding bells are in the advance now.
Mr.. Eugene Thompson and Miss Ellen
Scags were especially blessed on Wednes-
day last, and that night the bells commenc-
ed and continued long. The ringers re-
ceived the usual treat, and also an unusual
one, for while they were busily engaged in
making fuss some one was turning their
horses loose, which scooted away appropn-
ately leaving the party to foot it home with
sublime expressions. A dinner was given
at the groom's fathers, and on the same
evening the party set out for Lockhart on
bridal tour. No objections to wishing
them success.
School is progressing finely with Prof.
Wilson as teacher, with upwards of SO
scholars.
Mr.. McElroy, the village blacksmith, has
removed to his farm half a mile from Du-
Pre-. and his town house Is occupied BY
Prof. Wilson and family.
Miss Daisy Allen. the newly arrived music
teacher. occupies the upper story Of The
school house, as q music room
AM. Knight a. We learn has established
a blacksmith shop near Science Hall
Dotter.
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Recollect we club tho Fort Worth Weekly
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both. This is only to new subscribers, or
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See our marvellous premiums in the way
of standard and popular books of which
we publish lisi in our advertising columns.
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Furniture.

w. G. Digger has for sale at his clothing
store some desirable articles of furn .ture,
which he will sell at about half price. Call
and see
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We acknowledge an invitation to an en-
tertainment to be given by the Lockhart
Hook and Ladder Co., on the 23d inst. Our
Fire Department, ETC., are specially invited.
We hope to be present.
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The fine weather has extended TO date, but
the indications are that it may not last.
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Although Digger is closing out his. cloth
ing store, he will continue and extend his
Insurance business,
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For Sale.

Near San Marcos, so acres of land, about
10 in grass and balance in cultivation. En-
quire at this office.
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Notice.

All those desiring lessons with Mrs.
Harding In music or art must apply before
the 10th of this month at Mrs. Hooks resi-
danca
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See card of ]. O. Petmecky, the famous
dealer in spoi tmen's goods, Austin.
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We invite attention to the new advertise
.ment of Hawkes., the celebrated spectacle
man," of Austin. His spectacles "took the
shine" at the late expedition at Atlanta, Ga.
s. F. McAllister is his agent for San Marcos
and vicinity
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The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist
Church will give social entertainment on
Thursday Nov. 18th, at tie house of Judge
E r. Kone. Mrs, Harding will assist the
ladies by giving one of her musical lectures
on that occasion. the subject being ''The
History Of Music, and the Music OF the
Bible" Also, Mrs. Harding will give
musical and elocutionary programme. Ad-
mission % cents.
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The fine array of beautiful things in Rob-
bins establishment demonstrates that al
though little shaky on his pins at
times his right hand has not lost its cum
ming nor his brain its old-time business en-
terprise and sagacity. If we recollect
rightly the scene of one of Dickens stories
was named "the Island of Silver Store"--a
title which would fit Robbins stand pretty
we'll. 1t is resplendant with fine plated
and ornamental silver ware, China tea sets,
satinet and bohemian glassware, fine
iewelry. dolls and holiday goods in variety.
An admirable outfit from which to select
wedding presents, for which the sagacious
and prophetic Robbins says he. anticipates
large demand in the near future. But
enough, 60 to Robbins.
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See advertisement of j. d. Young's pat
emit rein-holder. One of them may be seen
at this Office.
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offer my entire stock of ladies, misses
md chillrens' cloaks at cost. Also large
line of ladies' dress goods, at cost. Now is
the time to buy. D, V. HuToHlNs'
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Wanted to Rent
Still in the Insurance Business.

Part Of large house, nicely furnished for
housekeeping Inquire at this office
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See advertisement of the Herald and
Presbyterian. Cincinnati.
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Cone esriy before stock Is broken 50
that yO1 can't find Eilst yoa want: 81 pr
efui = saved b. huyi1e f-or- ms. We have
- 11esf Lle OF EE-sr q -
We are gong Ozt n the next 80 GAS. Esd
1eE1 b1siusss
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Indian Territory (sofD coal so per ton or
60 cents per hundred pounds for anything
less than 1000 pounds. Hard coal $l4 per
ton, or rs cents for anything less than 1000
nonnds. e. CHRISTIAN & Co.
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For ladies and misses cloaks, neWinarkets
and wraps go to GREEN ~ Oo's'
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A nice lot of bedroom sets and bedsteads
Just received by j. W. Nance, who Will sell
at prices to butt the times.
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Enrolment in the San Marcos Public
Schools 256, As of the pupils are in from
the surrounding country or belong to fami-
lilies who have moved in to avail themselves
of the exceptional educational facilities af-
forded at this point
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Remember we warrant every pair OF our
GREEN & Co.
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The World Renowned EsteY Organ.
On easy terms. CHAsTAIN & KNIGHT.
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At Thos Taylor's You will find full line
of choice family groceries as cheap az they
can be sold elsewhere Call and see.
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Call at Mrs Watsons and inspect her new
goods, just opened. Prices reduced to suit
the hard times.
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We wish to say with respect to personal
item which we copied from an exchange
last week, that we had not the least iden
that it reflected on any one hero, or we
would have not inserted it. The FREE
Press will never be found wantonly saying
anything to wound the feelings of any one.
much less neighbors and friends.
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For good cheap boot buy the champion
of Green & Co., at 50 so per pair.
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Bananas grapes, lemons and apples,
BLUE FRONT
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ESTRAY NOTICE.

Estrayed by E. A. Vaughan, Commission
er of precinct No. 2. Hays county: One
brown mare colt. 2 years old, brand KIM.
Valued ut $40.
Witness my hand Oct 31st, 1887
JAS G.. BURIEsoN.
Nov. 3-3w. Clerk @. @. Hays Co.
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Bracelets at cost. CHAsTAIs Il KNIGHT.

For warranted 80. so gents shoe go to
GREEN d Cos.
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For cheap overcoats for men, youths and
boys go to GREEN oos'
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From conference we learn that Messrs.
Biggs, Joyce, Gillett, in short all "our
folks" were returned to their last years
charges If it be allowable to mix things
sacred and profane, we would remark that
Methodist preachers in West Texas
pretty generally-in the language of the
police reports-''get four years"
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GREEN & Cos.
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Soda, lemon and animal crackers
BLUE FRONT.
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Geo. w. Knight, Jeweler, east side the
Plaza. San Marcos. sep29-2m
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For fine dress go to Green & Co.'S. and
buy the Alma,
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he eifizsus q san Msrcos and EurrOzna-
- eo--t-r are invited 10 CAL aDd make TIE
,.r,rusfrta-,cs q tie 81 Ieo1Er1 He'd
~, ,t,sr have t,usinsss IN Sz1 AEto1io-
No uhsrs n, TsEss can rirsr seoar1r1o'at-
-. t.ss.sr fs-s- o. more home c1rLfcr7 BE-
fy--l ~ =. 20 s-is . 90 pr dy- We
l.ass trssi u snd a1siss uthars - - Ne
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Fresh fruit and nut homemade cream
cond;es at BLUE FRONT.
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Notice..

lam now maintaining all my children at
Mr.. Mackin's, on the Chautauqua Hill, and
I hereby give notice that on and after this
date will pay no debts contracted by my
wife Emma F. Briggs, either in my name
or hers. GEO. BRIGGS.
San Marcos, Nov. 8, 1887.
Pegues q Co.. are selling their goods at
the following prices:
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We happensd in 1t Daley a Bro. yester-
DAY and found tbsm opening up nsE Inc
Of dress goods, ginghEms, domestic. boslsfy
an5 20 On We suppose they baFs oPsoso
spothsr car according % promise
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Its only question Of time, and . shori
tine, too, - 10 when your rbe1naiisn vi
Weld 10 Hood's SarsapAriIla- Try r.
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knock any sentiment that is forming in
ones mind at the time, and / am afraid
the wood nymphs, If there were any
around, were considerably shocked at
some Of my of-hand expressions of dis
gust. Often at intervals during the ride
we came upon family parties in rickety
carry-alls on their way 20 the festivities.
And caught fieeting glimpses of bright
eyed girls surveying me curiously as we.
swept by from the depths of their gro
tesque-loOking vehicles.
In most of the wagons we passed was a
hair trunk and sometimes a rough pack
ing box, which Mr. Boxer informed me
contained "the women's fixin's, y in which
they were to array themselves when they
arrived at the scene of the festivities.
Pillow" said the landlord, ''that you'll
see some pretty tidy-lookin' galsto-night
by keepin' your eyes shucked. We grow
some tolerable fine 'uns in these parts,
but you don't want to honey none nv
them as has got fellers, for they're snap
shooters, them that comes from the
mountings."
Immediately made haste to inform
Mr.. Boxer that had no intention of
provoking lovers quarrels; and as we had
at length come in sight of our destina-
ton the conversation was dropped for
the nonce.
The house owned by Wink Nixon
where the party was to be held was long
one-story rambling affair, built Of rough
hewn logs trimmed of the bark, and
through the open doorway could be
seen the flashing of many figures and the
sound of the fiddles industriously scraped.
After we had dismounted and quartered
our horses Mr.. Boxer led me into the
supper-room first as he said. Il amt no
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mats picture Of himself-the only one he.
ever painted-presented to Mr.. Walters,
Is one of the evidences of the sentiment
they entertain for man whom they
know enters into their world with full
understanding of all its aspirations,
struggles, cares, failures and triumphs.
1t is rarely that two men, both completely
and eminently successful in such widely
different pursuits as business and the
love and knowledge of art, should exist
in one man, but the two are certainly and
admirably united in Mr.. Walters.
have not the space left to go into a
detailed account of the treasures gath
cred under his roof and which have been
frequently described. The one thing
that can be said, is that year by year it
grows more perfect, while of some rare
things whose cost and experimental
character prevent attempts at reproduc-
ton Mr.. Walters possesses the whole
there is, and thus gives unique value to
that which is already of rare and pecu-
liar interest. His gallery possesses the
finest Troyon, the most perfect Breton,
the most contemplative and poetic Mil
let, the most exquisite Alma Tadema
(Sappho), the best Delacroix, one of the
finest Caroti, by far the cleveTest of the
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PACIFIC ISLANDS.
Thickly Grouped on the Map But Widely
Spaced in the Ocean.

Thickly Grouped on the Map But Widely
Spaced in the Ocean.
In addition to the two large islands
recently discovered in the Pacific ocean,
a third has just been discovered lying
less than 100 miles from the northern
coast of New Guinea. 1t has been named
Allison island, is nearly three miles long,
rises from 100 feet to $50 feet above the
sea, and has abundant timber. Sew
eral stretches of fertile and inhabited
land, some of them much larger than
Allison island, have been found within
few years at distance of 200 or 800
miles from the New Guinea coast, and
similar discoveries are made once in a
while in various parts of the Pacific.
Although the maps of the Pacific ocean
are studded with islands which appear to
be lying close together, vessels NAV
sail among these islands for weeks to-
gether without once coming in sight of
land. SO vast is the waste of waters
that not long ago crew which had been
shipwrecked in the great island region of
the Pacific rowed north for forty DAYS
before they reached Hawaii, the nearest
land. Mr.. A. r. Wallace, who has tray-
eled widely In the Pacific, has expressed
the opinion that there are still a good
many islands which have never yet been
seen by white men, Now and then a
Pacific trader finds some new or little
known island, and opens trade with its
inhabitants. When the Woodlark islands
were explored some time ago it was
found that an Australian firm had care
fully chartered the islands several years
before, and had been quietly trading
there, all unknown to the other Pacific
merchants.-LoRdon Times.
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mountains was secretly in love with her,
and other little conceits. looked at my
watch and suggested finally we should
go in to the supper-room and try some
of Nixon's cold roastsquirrels and Mama
Nixon's fowls and celebrated berry pies
which Mr.. Boxer had told me about on
the way there.
The girl observed curiously seemed
very nervous and rather reluctant to go,
but finally said: oval, l don't keer. Peers
like | do feel sorter peckish."
oval, eff you go at all, Liz" said a
rough voice at our elbow, "why you'll go
with me, and / STAINS here to let day
light through the man as says she
shant p | felt the girls arm tremble in
mine and nervous chill went over me.
| turned slowly around and confronted
Jim Smith, the moonshiner, leaning on
the barrel of his Winchester rifle, with
maleyolent look on his flushed face.
Il don't allow" he said in thick voice,
'no man to fool around my Liz;
least of all SIGH duck as you" with a
sneer) my names Jim Smith, and you
AZ ARR me Ills 9 ssss 8hg L roar igas
The room was in an uproar at once. I
reached nervously for my pistol in my
hip pocket. II was gonel The next mo-
ment i was looking down the barrel of
Jim Smiths rifle, expecting to hear every
moment the click which would send me
to eternity. AT that moment the friendly
face of Jim Boxer was seen in the win
dow. He took in the situation in a
second.
Smith" he yelled; "here's the Rev
enues p
Smith turned like flash, and as he
did so | struck him with all the force
could with the stool / had nervously
clutched during the excitement. The
moonshiner fell like log, and in the
CONSERVATION that ensued / yaulted
through the window and found dear old
Jim Bcker ready with the two horses
already saddled
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AS FAIR as A HouRI.


But She Toyed Very CarelessIy with the
Precepts of Lindley Murray.
She swept into a bridge car bound for
Brooklyn with queenly air, and the con-
ductor when his eyes fell upon her, drew
four long breaths in succession and then
whistled s''',
She was madrigal, a spring poem.
dream, a creature divine, beside whom the
DANES to whose eyebrows the poets of the
last century penned bilious sonnets looked
like kitchen maids. She was ACCOMPANIED
by blase youth, who seldom spoke and
VINO wore an air of utter WEAKNESS that led
many OF the passengers TO infer that he
must be the proof-reader on comic weekly.
Not word was spoken until the car had
nearly reached Brooklyn. During this period
the male passengers greedily drank In the
beautiful vision before them, Then the
youth bent over and addressed few earnest
words to his fair companion. She drew her
self up and all the men in that end of the car
held their breaths in the hope of hearing her
voice. They were gratified. Out from her
ruby lips these words came slowly, sweetIv.
and with musical cadence as sweet as fRe
sound of the dinner-bell in Second-ayenne
boarding house;
1T amt not, and shaut do nothin' of the
kind, neitherP'
When this storm of negatives swept over
the car 1t left silence in its track that was
only. broken when the guard yelled out in
sepulchral tones: Passengers for the elevated
keep their seats !''Ner York Nail.
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quite a tonic in itself The mon xvere
fine snecimens of manhood Int chimney
of conrse in tbeir movements MS Janc
inr with clatterinr noise that
wa at times deafening. Most of them
were chewing tobacco so that the
sanded floor, toward the close of the
evening, looked ANYTHING but pictur
esque. Mandy Nixon was pointed
out to me with pride by her father-a
raw-boned, clumsy looking creature with
a face as placid as a Dutch clock, and who
never seemed to know what to do with her
feet. | was not surprised when / caught
sight OF Mr.. Nixons treasure that there
had been few proposals for her hand.
Twas busy looking at the strange scene
before me- and the dancers who were
swinging their heels to the tune of Money
Musk" when Jim. Boxer touched me on
the arm and called my attention to girl
who was seated all by herself in an old
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good on my feet until ! gets about five
meaning, suppose, by that his system"
The supper-r0om was at one time
probably used as the store-house from its
dimensions, and the tables had been i'm
provised for the occasion out of planks
laid on rough log treadles and covered
with sheets of unbleached muslin. 1t
was lit by glittering tallow dips "a luxury
only INDUCED in on festive occasions)
stuck in bottles resting in brackets made
out of shingles nailed to the posts in the
room.
In one corner of the shed stood a bar
rel, on which were two demijohns and a
row of tin cups. Here the host of the
evening, Mr.. Wink Nixon, dispensed
hospitality. He had on flaming red
shirt, and his face looked like a baked
apple so scanned was it with wrinkles
He was jolly looking old fellow, and
one of the liveliest men of seventy ever
saw. "You amt seen Mandy yet, have
yep he asked us after we had comforted
the inner man with copious draught of
the smooth mountain whiskey. We ac-
knowledged we had not had the pleasure
of meeting his daughter yet, having just
ulIlNCu. w Citt JOU WANT w oCO AACAj
said the old man with paternal pride. 81
sent all the way to town to git her dress
fer this show, and she's looking as fine
as fine--as one of them women in the
cigarette signs" that evidently repre-
senting to his mind the acme of art.
We cleaned our boots of the soil of
travel accumulated In coming to the
party, and entered the main part of the
house. Imagine a. room about twenty
feet long and ten broad, with great smoke
stained ed gat Js and lt by torches Of resin,
tallow dips. At one end of the room
seated on barrels were two venerable
darkies scraping on fiddles and wagging
their snowy heads to and fro to the music
or rather the squeaking they drew from
the instruments in their hands.
Along the sides of the wall were ar
ranged series of benches crowded
with people who surveyed the move
ments of their friends who capered about
on the sanded floor with glances of envy
and longing.
The girls who were dancing were most
of them pretty. They had on neat calico